Via Ferrata

Via Ferrata is Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's newest outdoor adventure. Let our knowledgeable guides lead you on a climbing adventure through the alpine terrain at JHMR. This memorable experience takes you high above the valley floor, across suspended bridges and along granite walls. Via Ferrata is perfect for families, groups or individuals 12 years of age or older. Call for more information 307-739-2779.

OPEN JUNE 16 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

OPEN FOR AFTERNOONS BY RESERVATION ONLY SEPTEMBER 17- OCT 3, 2018

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SURROUND YOURSELF IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE GUIDED EXPERIENCE

Experience the Via Ferrata

"The Via Ferrata gives guests who want to climb a taste of climbing, without sinking all their teeth into it."

- Jeremy Draper, Via Ferrata Climbing Guide

"I felt extremely safe with our knowledgeable, qualified guide! It was a great experience for my entire family!"

- Robin, Local Mom

My friends and I tried the Via Ferrata at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for the first time a few weeks, and we were all blown away by this experience! None of us are climbers, and there were even a couple of people that were a little reluctant about the idea of scaling a rock at the top of a mountain! The guides set our minds at ease, provided expert advice and equipment and gave us a true climbing perspective that none of us could have achieved on our own.

- Spencer Long

What is a Via Ferrata?

Via Ferrata, translated as "iron way," dates back to WWI. Italian soldiers built via ferratas to safely traverse mountain passes. The recreational use of via ferratas is a staple in the Alps for summer adventure, and Jackson Hole is excited to bring this experience to the Tetons. In this activity, climbers are safely secured to cables to limit the risk typically associated with unprotected scrambling and climbing. The routes also have aids, such as iron rungs, pegs, carved steps and suspended bridges.

Explore the Routes

This summer, there will be three different loops varying in difficulty - from an introductory climb to more-difficult routes. There are six routes in total - the longest is more than 500 vertical feet - and can include a breathtaking experience crossing a 120-foot suspension bridge.

1. Approach Area - These routes are the best introduction to the Via Ferrata. Your guide will teach you how to operate the equipment, share basic climbing etiquette and help you become comfortable scrambling around on the rock. This intro experience will mix climbing and hiking and will culminate with crossing the 120-foot suspension bridge.2. Ranger Ridge Area - After mastering the approach routes, your guide will take you on one of two more-challenging Ranger Ridge routes, and you will summit at the spectacular suspension bridge. Time and skill will determine your next route.3. Casper Buttress Area - The routes in Casper Bowl offer the full Via Ferrata experience. Challenge you climbing skills and gain a greater feel for heights and exposure with these challenging routes.

All routes lead you back to the restaurants at Rendezvous Lodge where you can celebrate your mountaineering accomplishments with some delicious food!

Schedule & Rates

Choose from a variety of different alpine climbing experiences. Never climbed before? Try out the practice routes for a 1.5- to-2-hour experience. Dig in a bit deeper with the half-day option, or spend the whole day exploring all the routes on the Via Ferrata!

FAQ

All the questions that are popping into your head right now - ANSWERED!

Via Ferrata is a protected trail or climbing route used in the mountains to make passage easier and more secure. Steel cables, handles and ladder rungs are installed in places where the trail steepens. Participants are secured to the rock by wearing a special harness that attaches to the steel cable. Our Via Ferrata guides will accompany you on your alpine adventure. The Jackson Hole Via Ferrata is designed to accommodate beginners seeking a taste of the alpine and to accommodate folks who already have a little alpine experience.